How to apply for government benefits in NYC?

Single Stop provides a centralized platform to help low-income residents apply for SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance, and other critical benefits in New York City.

Where can I find free community resources near me?

We connect NYC residents to food pantries, job training, childcare subsidies, and other local resources—all in one place.

What organizations help with rental assistance in NYC?

Single Stop partners with nonprofits and government agencies to guide you through rental relief programs like FHEPS and One Shot Deal.

Single Stop Tax Programs | File, Track & Maximize Refunds

Tax Programs

Find resources for financial and tax support

Prepare for tax return

Get organized and ready to file with Single Stop’s tax preparation resources.

File tax return

File your taxes confidently with our expert support and maximize your refund.

Check federal tax return

Stay informed and check the progress of your return from submission to deposit.

Find VITA site

Select region

Many sites below require an appointment, which can be made online or by calling the provided phone number.

Masks recommended for all in-person sites, but not required.

manhattan

A. Philip Randolph

108 West 146th Street, New York, NY 10039

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Feb 4

-

April 15, 2025

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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manhattan

Harlem Library

9 West 124th Street, New York, NY 10027

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Feb 1

-

April 12, 2025

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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manhattan

Visions at Selis Manor

135 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Feb 6

-

April 10, 2025

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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manhattan

Roosevelt Island Senior Center

158 East 115th Street, New York, NY 10029

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Apr 4

-

April 15, 2025

Tuesday: 10:00 AM –2:00 PM

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manhattan

East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center

158 East 115th Street, New York, NY 10029

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Feb 3

-

April 14, 2025

Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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manhattan

Ottendorfer Library

135 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Feb 5

-

April 9, 2025

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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manhattan

Bloomingdale Library

150 West 100 Street, New York, NY 10025

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Feb 1

-

April 12, 2025

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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staten-island

Dongan Hills Library

1617 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Feb 10

-

April 10, 2025

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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brooklyn

Flatbush Library

22 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11226

By Appointment Only

Walk-Ins Only

First Come, First Serve

*Can close early due to capacity

Program Schedule

Jan 28

-

April 15, 2025

Tuesday: 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Friday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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There are no VITA Sites in the selected borough.

Prepare for tax return/
appointment

Stay organized and set yourself up for success by having the right documents ready.

Download checklist

Valid government ID for you (and your spouse)

Social Security cards or ITIN for you and any dependents being claimed on your tax return

Voided check or bank statement with routing and
account number for direct deposit

All income statements (W-2, 1999-G, All 1099 Forms, 1099-R)

Your tax return from last year

Child-care expenses (Daycare Provider’s Name, Address, and EIN)

If you purchased health insurance through the
marketplace (Form 1095-A)

If you have paid tuition for higher education (Form 1098-T)

If you are a victim of identity theft (Your current year IP-PIN)

Any other tax-related information

Income of equal to or less than

$50,000 for single filers

$80,000 if you have dependents

An appointment for tax preparation

A valid email address

$50,000 for single filers

$80,000 if you have dependents

A smartphone to access video conference and the TaxSlayer
platform

How to check your refund status online

Once you’ve filed, the process moves quickly. Check your refund status online to see how close you are to receiving your refund!

Download checklist

24 Hours after e-filing a return for the current tax year

3-4 Days after e-filing a return for a prior tax year

4 Weeks after filing a paper return

Your Filing Status

The Exact Refund Amount Expected on Your Return

Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN)

Visit www.IRS.gov

Click Get Your Refund Status

Click Check Your Refund

Enter your SSN or ITIN

Select the tax year you want to check the status of

Select the filing status shown on your tax return

Enter the exact whole refund amount shown on your return

Click Submit

VITA tax program

Single Stop directs the fifth largest VITA tax program in the country

$5.4M

Value of tax preparation services

$623.2M

Tax refunds
received

$4M

Child tax credits claimed

Tax assistance

“When the world needed allies more than ever, Single Stop took it to the next level of greatness. You help people get their taxes done for free, claim their refund, and put money back in their pockets when they need it the most”

— Susan Mason, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation

Return on investment

50:1

With a $60 investment per return, Single Stopʼs ROI provides clients with exceptional financial impact. The average household receives about $3,200.

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